Baku, Azerbaijan, May 13
By Vugar Imanov, Rufiz Hafizoglu - Trend:
Baku Marathon 2018 was organized at the highest level, winner of the marathon among women, Fadime Celik from Turkey, told Trend May 13.
“We were feeling the support of spectators. I participated in Baku Marathon for the first time and this is my first travel to Baku,” she said.
Celik noted that 14 years ago she took part in a marathon in Germany and come in fifth there.
“I learned about Baku Marathon from my friends who participated in the previous competitions. I very much wanted to come to Baku. I liked this city and I am thinking about staying here for several more days to get to know this beautiful city,” she added.
Baku Marathon 2018 was held May 13 under the auspices of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
Held for the third time, this year’s Marathon retains its motto: Win the Wind.
As many as 18,000 people participated in this marathon.
Ihor Olefirenko (born 1990) from Ukraine reached the finish line first in the Baku Marathon 2018.
Mohammad Jafar Muradi (born 1990) from Iran came in second, while Omar Alkanoglu (born 1991) from Turkey ranked third.
The Baku Marathon 2018 started at the National Flag Square, running 21 kilometers all the way to the Baku Olympic Stadium.
Awards for the Baku Marathon 2018 will be granted in two categories: the first three places among men and women. Winners of the first places in both categories will be awarded 3,000 manats, whereas the second and third prize winners are to get 2,000 and 1,000 manats respectively along with gifts, medals and certificates. Besides, the winners of 4-10 places among men and women categories shall get various gifts from sponsors. Volunteers supporting the marathon and all participants will be awarded certificates by the organizers.